mr2 alternator removal

[rich.]

you would be surprised how easy it is to remove... the aircon belt is a challenge but when you know where to look for the bolt its easy
ive only skinned the knuckles on one hand this time....

[rich.]

car is for sale which would you buy??
this
http://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/443555911.htm?ca=18_s
or this
http://www.leboncoin.fr/equipement_auto ... tm?ca=18_s

mine is not the red one by the way....

[rich.]

here goes chaps

its in here somewhere

panel removed, 3 screws

thats where its hiding

locknut for aircon belt.... this is top secret

adjuster bolt for aircon belt pulley

belt off

[rich.]

loosen the adjuster
now photo bucket is having a crisis

[rich.]

alternator removed now take off the bracket.

need a bit of space 3 bolts & 2 nuts to remove alt bracket

pull alternator out through the top

bracket & alt out & ready for visit to auto electrician
see i said it was easy!! even i can do it

[TerryG]

The red one is what an MR2 looks like after you get frustrated changing the alternator and need to vent

[rich.]

i usually have a pot of tea to calm down.. it works out cheaper!!

[JPB]

Whichever f***in' genius put that alternator down there deserves to be beaten in public by Adam Ant, king of the alternator-slinging scene.

Saying that, I did once fall out with a Fiat Seicento (modern, front-engined one) bigtime because its alternator was in almost as dumb a place.

[rich.]

honestly john its not that difficult to remove or refit, what is painfull ive got the old one back in bits, the technical term for it is fu##ed.. and a new one is between €220 & €290.... guy cannot get the bit as el presidente is increasing tax on everything & its now cheaper to buy new...
im just going to attack a bottle of sparkling to calm my nerves

[JPB]

Have you thought about asking specialist Japanese breakers over in the UK for prices on a used alternator? It can't be unique to Mister Two and Japanese electrics are reliable so there ought to be good, used units out there that will last long enough for you to flog the car or drive it somewhere that you could burn it without being spotted.

Enjoy the alcohol.